The Certification Program has examinations in each of the following categories:

• Water Treatment (Level I through IV)
• Water Distribution (Level I through IV)
• Wastewater Collection (Level I through IV)
• Municipal Wastewater Treatment (Level I through IV)
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Level I through IV)
• Small Water System
• Bulk Water Delivery
• Small Wastewater System (Mechanical, Lagoon)
• Operator in Training (WT, WD, WWC, WWT)

All applications to write certification exams shall be made in writing using the form supplied by the Certification Board. This form provides the candidate an opportunity to demonstrate that he/she possess the requisite combination of education and experience to qualify for certification. Applications to write examinations shall be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the examination session. After the Board has reviewed the information provided by the candidate, he/she will be informed of their eligibility/ineligibility to write a certification examination.

Eligible candidates will pay the following fees prior to writing the examination:

• examination fee $100 ($50 for Small System Operators)
• annual dues $50 (if certified for the first time)
• Plus GST

Examination sessions are held at times and places set by the Certification Board, with a suitable advance announcement. Examinations may also be written at the Board Office or by special arrangement with any member of the Certification Board.

The passing grade on each examination is 70%. Examinees will be provided with an individual report identifying his/her performance on the exam. The profile is subdivided into three reports: a module report, a calculation report and a topics report. Each report lists the total number of questions answered correctly by the examinee out of the total number of questions. The topics report includes reference coding which enables the examinee to identify reference material for further study. Presently, for Small Water System examinations there is one summary report referenced for study purposes.

Any examinee may rewrite a failed exam 60 days after receipt of their marks if they receive a mark of 69% or less.

Candidates who achieve a passing grade of 70% shall be issued a suitable certificate designating his/her competency. The certificate shall state the certified individual's name, the certification level, date of issuance and the official certificate number. The certificate shall be permanent unless revoked for cause, replaced by one of a higher level or invalidated. Any certified operator who desires to become certified in a higher level or different category must satisfactorily complete the requirements of that level or category before a new certificate will be issued.

Download the Application Forms:

The following documents are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed on your computer; a FREE download is available here from Adobe.

• Application for Certification Form
• Small System Application for Certification Form

Completed application forms can be mailed to the EOCP Office with the supporting documents and fees. The mailing address is:

EOCP
#201 3833 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5C 6N5

Phone: (604) 874-4784 · Toll Free: 1-866-552-3627
Fax: (604) 874-4794 · E-mail: eocp@eocp.org